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An Evaluation of Care Experienced Apprenticeships

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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28 Jan 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Action for Children, a prominent children's charity based in Watford, has just completed the tendering process for a contract titled "An Evaluation of Care Experienced Apprenticeships" under the industry category of Research services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £45,000, commenced on 29 January 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 January 2026, covering locations across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The awarded supplier, Bright Sparks Agency Ltd, was announced on 13 January 2025. This tender seeks to evaluate the impact of Care Leavers Apprenticeships programme initiated by a Charitable Trust award in 2019.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation consultancy to engage in meaningful work that supports the growth of apprenticeships among care-experienced young people. Companies with a strong background in research services, particularly those that focus on the socio-economic impact and educational outcomes, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This project not only contributes to community welfare but also allows businesses to establish themselves as key players in social research and development, fostering business growth while making a positive societal impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An Evaluation of Care Experienced Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Action for Children is a leading children's charity. In the last year, we worked with over 600,000 children, young people and families across more than 500 services, ranging from children's centres and family support to fostering and adoption. One aspect of this support has been our pilot into delivering Care Leavers Apprenticeships. This was initiated following an award from a Charitable Trust in 2019. This programme has seen eight care experienced young people recruited into Action for Children Apprenticeships. This funded programme ends in February 2026, and we are looking for an evaluation and research partner to review our impact to help us demonstrate the benefits of Apprenticeships for those who are Care Experienced, and to identify the challenges that coincide with this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65a2ac2-c8e3-4021-b174-f7991a006ef6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 8AG
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT SPARKS AGENCY

Further Information

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